geared

verb

past tense of gear
as in tailored

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  1. tailored
  2. adapted
  3. suited
  4. adjusted
  5. customized
  6. matched
  7. shaped
  8. patterned
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  • The study is part of an ongoing research project that explores how a form of brief interpersonal psychotherapy called MOMCare, which is specially tailored to treating prenatal depression, affects pregnant women with depression and their babies.
    — Catherine Demers, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026
  • And the Flex Shed’s platform height and column placement can be easily tailored to exist in harmony with street signs, bus stop shelters, and trees.
    — Sophia Lebowitz, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of tailored
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  • Distributed by Megabox Central and adapted from the coming-of-age one-shot manga by Tatsuki Fujimoto, the Venice competition title tracks the evolving artistic bond and tragedy shared by two small-town manga creators.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Quarterback Jayden Maiava has adapted to different groups of receivers each game and will have to run the offense with confidence under pressure.
    — Jordan Puente, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of adapted
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  • The program allows growers to choose practices suited to their region and farm.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The Drink Like a Fish is suited perfectly to match the smooth locals-only energy at the Mermaid.
    — Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of suited
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  • When compared with millennials at the same age, and adjusted for inflation, Gen Zers' household income is 25% higher and their overall spending is 16% more, according to a PwC analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
    — Megan Sauer, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Real wages, adjusted for inflation, have declined almost every month since the Iran war started, prompting some consumers to dip into savings and rely on credit cards to get by.
    — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of adjusted
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  • There are five riding modes, shaping up as three preset modes and two that can be customized to your preferences.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 Oct. 2026
  • But grabbing a look — customized, at that — from such a recent runway show really demonstrated the actress’ close relationship with Louis Vuitton.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of customized
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  • Kawasaki The new Versys is actually much more closely matched by the 2026 Yamaha Tracer 9, whose 890cc mill makes 117 hp and starts at $12,599.
    — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026
  • That visibility also opens up savings, since inbound shipments can be matched with outbound ones into round trips rather than empty backhauls.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of matched
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  • The future will not be shaped only by the power of our technology or our weapons, but by the quality of our conversations—and the courage of the choices that follow.
    — Halla Tómasdóttir, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
  • That gives the gin a pale yellow color, and adds barrel notes of oak and dried fruit to a palate shaped by botanicals including juniper, queen of the night (a nocturnal cactus flower), coriander seed, Damask rose, and Nigerian ginger.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of shaped
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  • The Chapter 02 lineup includes wrap coats in twin layers of double-faced wool; reversible jackets with one side plain, the other patterned, and crinkled unisex trenchcoats that pack up neatly into a travel pouch, printed with a bicycle pattern drawn from Veldkamp’s art, among other key items.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
Definition of patterned
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“Geared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/geared. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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